Digital evidence recovery is a critical aspect of digital forensics, and several tools are available to help professionals and enthusiasts alike. Here are some of the latest and most recommended tools for digital evidence recovery, based on the insights from Redditors:

Imaging and Data Acquisition Tools

• FTK Imager: A free tool that can create forensic images of hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and other storage devices. It supports various image formats like DD, RAW, and E01. "FTK Imager and Autopsy are free tools you can use to image and analyze the data."

• Guymager: A Linux-based imaging tool that is highly recommended for its reliability and ability to create images in E01 format. "Best practice is removing the disk, attaching it to a write blocker, and creating an E01 format in segments using Guymager in CAINE."

• Tableau TX-1: A versatile hardware write blocker that supports multiple types of storage devices. "Tableau TX-1 is a swiss army knife where this is concerned."

Forensic Analysis Tools

• Autopsy: An open-source digital forensics platform that can analyze disk images, file systems, and more. It supports various types of data and is highly customizable. "Autopsy found all the deleted videos in unallocated space and was able to extract them no problem."

• X-Ways Forensics: A commercial tool known for its comprehensive features, including data carving, file system analysis, and registry analysis. "X-Ways finds buried data that Cellebrite / Axiom just doesn't find."

• EnCase: A widely used commercial forensic tool that offers extensive capabilities for data analysis, reporting, and case management. "Encase had its day and it really fell off a cliff maybe 6/7 years ago."

Data Recovery Tools

• Recuva: A free tool that can recover deleted files from various storage media. While not a forensic tool, it's useful for quick data recovery. "You can try a free tool like Recuva."

• Forensic Explorer: A commercial tool that is effective for recovering data from DVRs and other specialized devices. "Try out Forensic Explorer."

Mobile Forensics Tools

• Cellebrite: A popular tool for extracting data from mobile devices, including deleted messages, call logs, and more. "Cellebrite is a basic tool which is good for getting quick results, not comprehensive results."

• Oxygen Forensics: Another commercial tool that supports a wide range of mobile devices and can extract comprehensive data. "Utilize forensic tools such as Cellebrite, UFED, or Oxygen Forensics to analyze the device and recover deleted records."

Specialized Tools

• DVR Examiner/Magnet Witness: Useful for imaging and analyzing DVR systems. "DVR Examiner now Magnet Witness is great for DVRs where you can image the entire hard drive."

• MKVtoolNix: A tool for converting video files, which can be particularly useful for DVR video recovery. "Someone recommended MKVtoolNix to convert the .swf files to MP4."

Learning Resources

• IACIS BCFE: A recommended course for learning digital forensics skills. "I recommend you spend the $$ necessary to enroll in the IACIS BCFE 2 week class in Florida."

• SANS Institute: Offers various digital forensics courses and certifications. "Look at SANS on youtube and their site for good webcast, blogs, and past presentations on forensics."

Subreddits for Further Questions

• r/digitalforensics

• r/computerforensics

• r/forensics

These tools and resources should help you get started or enhance your capabilities in digital evidence recovery.